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The 2008 Winter BOW program was held February 23, 2008

Slide shows have been posted of the Snowmobiling workshop, photos by Tim Acerno;  Snowshoeing workshop, photos by Pam Riel;  Shoe and Shoot workshop, photos by Tom Flynn, Ice Fishing workshop, photos by Sandy Falicon and Registration and Wrap up.

Photos of the 2006 Winter BOW Workshops by Pam Riel

Photos of the Basic Snowshoeing Workshop 2005  by Pam Riel and Lynnette Wood are available

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

A. ICE FISHING FUN. Experience the camaraderie and excitement
of ice-fishing, a great family activity. Your instruction will
include information about equipment, safety, techniques, and
fish handling. The majority of your day will be spent on the ice -
drilling holes, dropping lines, and waiting for that fish to bite.
Enjoy a winter feast while out on the ice as well!

B. BASIC SNOWSHOEING AND WINTER TRACKING. This
beginner course will introduce you to different types of snowshoes,
how to choose the right snowshoes for your needs, how
to put them on, and how to maneuver in the woods. You will also
learn what items to bring on a winter hike. Then, strap on your
snowshoes and get ready to explore! You will be searching for
signs of wildlife and learning the art of wildlife tracking! (Snowshoes
will be provided, unless you bring your own.)

C. WINTER SURVIVAL: Shake away your fears of being outdoors
in the winter! You will learn how to dress properly, stay
warm, navigate, and basic survival techniques. The afternoon
will be spent outside building survival shelters, rescue fires, and
navigating through the woods. In addition, learn basic winter
first aid techniques.

D. SHOE AND SHOOT: Are you ready to try the exciting sport of
snowshoe biathlon? This course combines snowshoeing and
target shooting. You will begin your day with a quick review of
snowshoeing techniques and then head over to the center's shooting range. Safety and techniques for rifle shooting will be
taught for the beginner. No firearm experience is necessary. A
non-competitive course will be set up for teams to snowshoe
their way to targets. A .22 caliber firearm will be provided.
Prerequisite: basic snowshoeing experience is required and
participants must provide their own snowshoes.

E. SNOWMOBILING SKILLS AND SAFETY. Snowmobiling is one of the fastest growing winter sports in the Northeast. This Snowmobile Safety Course will show you how to be safe, stay warm, and have fun! Your all-day ride will give you the opportunity to learn basic snowmobile handling. Participants will receive an OHRV Safety Certificate. If there is no snow, this course may be cancelled and participants will be given the opportunity to join another class. All equipment provided, although we recommend you bring your own DOT approved, properly fitting snowmobile helmet, winter clothing and boots.

Co-sponsored By N.H. Fish And Game Department and N.H. Wildlife Federation

NOTE: Equipment for all courses will be provided by the instructors, unless stated otherwise.


NOTE TO MEDIA: A selection of photos from previous winter Becoming an Outdoors-Woman workshops may be downloaded from http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Outdoor_Recreation/bow.htm.

The Becoming an Outdoors Woman in Winter Workshop
is co-sponsored by: 

New Hampshire Fish and Game Department
11 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH 03301 :: 603.271.3212
www.wildlife.state.nh.us 		New Hampshire Wildlife Federation
54 Portsmouth St., Concord, NH 03301 :: 603.224.5953
www.nhwf.org

 

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